When is the best time to sow rain orchids

Suitable time for sowing rain orchid

Zephyranthes is a perennial herb of the Amaryllis family. Multiple plants often grow together and usually bloom about two months after sowing. It blooms in large numbers between April and September each year.

Zephyranthes is suitable for sowing in spring when the temperature rises to around 20 degrees Celsius. The best sowing month is mid-April. At this time, the climate is warm and the precipitation is moderate, which is very conducive to seed germination. After the buds grow, they can also grow and mature quickly.

How to sow rain orchid

1. Soak the seeds

Zephyranthes seeds usually form in autumn, but at this time the seeds cannot directly enter the soil to germinate. They often choose to hibernate and wait for spring. At this time, soaking treatment can wake them up.

2. Plant and water

Then bury the processed seeds in the soil and add an appropriate amount of water to keep the soil at a high humidity level to promote germination and subsequent sprouting and rooting.

Key points and techniques for planting Zephyranthes

1. Lighting

Zephyranthes has poor tolerance to light when it is young. Since the plant is not fully developed, it is easily burned by excessive sunlight, causing the plant to lose water or even die.

2. Moisture

When you notice the sprouts of Zephyranthes sprouting on the surface of the soil, you should reduce the moisture concentration in the soil. Generally, you can water it once a week to avoid waterlogging in the soil which may cause root rot of the tender plants.